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Healthcare
Nursing
Mental Health
Burnout
Rural Healthcare
Chronic Pain
Australia
Emergency Medicine
Aged Care
Endometriosis
Queensland Healthcare System
Remote Healthcare
Community Health
Locum Work
Australian Medical Association
Remote Area Nursing
Indigenous Communities
Midwifery
Digital Passport
General Practice

It Takes Heart is a podcast about connection at the centre of Australian healthcare.Each episode brings together nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, leaders and changemakers to share real stories from their work, their communities and the healthcare system they navigate every day. From moments of purpose and pride to challenge and growth, these conversations explore the realities of cari... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when a career built on survival slowly becomes a career built on purpose? For Dr Wayne Lee, a GP now practising in Brisbane, that shift is at the heart of a story spanning three countries, a musical childhood and a leap into practice own... more

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What if specialist healthcare could roll into town, instead of patients travelling hundreds of kilometres to find it? For Dr Rolf Gomes, 2026 Queensland Australian of the Year and founder of Heart of Australia, that question sparked a life-changing i... more

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Bek Woodbine returns to It Takes Heart for a deeply honest conversation about chronic pain, recovery and finding a new way forward.

Since her last episode, Bek has undergone major back surgery and has been learning to live with the physical and emot... more

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What does great healthcare leadership look like when teams are stretched, resources are tight, and patient care is always the priority? 

In this thoughtful conversation, Julie Quade, trained dietitian and Allied Health Manager for Northern New South... more

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Recent Guests

Bek Woodbine
Nurse practitioner, podcast host, and the voice behind Tenderness for Nurses
Self-employed / Tenderness for Nurses
Episode: 45. Bek Woodbine Returns: Chronic Pain, Nursing and Finding a New Way Forward
Julie Quaid
Allied health manager, trained dietitian
Northern New South Wales Health
Episode: 44. Julie Quade on Leading Stronger Healthcare Teams
Justine Cain
Medical doctor with MSF experience, focus on primary health care, emergency medicine, and First Nations health care in Australia and abroad
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Episode: 43. What's It Really Like Working for Doctors Without Borders? | Dr Justine Cain
Rachel McLeod
Registered nurse with nearly 20 years of experience, active in community healthcare
Episode: 42. Is Spirituality Missing From Healthcare? | Nurse Rachel
Georgie Carroll
UK-trained nurse, turned comedian, author and podcast host
The Swab / It Takes Heart
Episode: 41. Nurse Georgie Carroll on Comedy, Chaos and Life After Nursing
Troy Parsons
Podiatrist, multi-clinic owner, and business coach; founder of The Hive
The Hive; Optimized Health
Episode: 40. The Untold Reality of Running a Healthcare Practice with Podiatrist Troy Parsons
Marian Dover
District Medical Officer at Kandunurra Hospital; Rural Generalist with Advanced Procedural Obstetric Skills; founder of the Australian Rural Maternity Association
Kandunurra Hospital; Australian Rural Maternity Association
Episode: 39. If Rural Maternity Disappears, What Then? | Dr Marian Dover
Angelique Clark
Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist and creator of the Perry-Lean Method
PeriLean Method / PERI 28 program
Episode: 38. What Every Woman Should Know About Perimenopause With Dietitian Angelique Clark
Sarah Jane Springer
Award-winning rural generalist and First Nations doctor
First Nations Health Care
Episode: 37. Who Decides If Care Is Safe? With First Nations Dr Sarah Jane Springer

Hosts

Samantha Miklos
Host and co-host with Kate Coomber; former journalist/advocate focused on nursing stories and systemic change
Kate Coomber
Co-host focusing on storytelling, nursing culture, and healthcare leadership
Sam
Host of the show; central voice coordinating discussions with guests

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Judy

    One of my new favourite podcasts!! I love hearing the stories of health professionals- always inspiring. And incredible hearing all the different ways they are serving communities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    judy 😊
    Australiaa year ago
  • Fantastic!

    Love this podcast!

    It Takes Heart explores amazing, and inspiring stories surrounding remote nursing. It shares the joys, challenges, and experiences of nurses working in remote Australia.

    It has further inspired my passion to work remotely as a nurse.

    It’s awesome to hear others stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz_J_Brien
    Australia2 years ago
  • "It Takes Heart" is a five-star gem!

    This podcast consistently delivers powerful, uplifting stories of resilience and personal triumph. With insightful advice, making each episode both moving and motivational. The production is top-notch, and the storytelling is exceptional, drawing you in and leaving a lasting impact. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and strength in their own journey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah.H11
    Australia2 years ago
  • Amazing listen!

    So insightful into the healthcare industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Awesome2674
    Australia2 years ago
  • Awesome!

    So good, inspiring, funny and brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraSG!
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans express motivation to pursue travel or remote healthcare roles.
Audiences value practical insights for leadership, burnout prevention and rural healthcare.
Many note the quality of storytelling and production.
The mix of vulnerability, resilience and humor is highlighted as a strength.
Listeners praise the inspiring, heart-centered stories from healthcare workers.

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44. Julie Quade on Leading Stronger Healthcare Teams
Q: What programs supported her development as a leader?
Julie participated in clinical leadership programs, emerging leaders programs, and diplomas in leadership and management offered by NSW Health.
44. Julie Quade on Leading Stronger Healthcare Teams
Q: How does great leadership impact patient outcomes?
By reducing noise and stress for clinicians, leaders enable staff to focus on patient care, which improves outcomes and reduces burnout.
44. Julie Quade on Leading Stronger Healthcare Teams
Q: What drew Julie to healthcare and leadership roles?
Julie describes an early inclination toward teaching and problem solving, which evolved into healthcare leadership as she sought to influence teams and patient care on a larger scale.
43. What's It Really Like Working for Doctors Without Borders? | Dr Justine Cain
Q: How did you end up with MSF, and what were the early considerations for joining?
Her interest formed as she heard about MSF during medical training; after gaining general practice and emergency experience, she applied in 2019, recognizing the importance of being technically ready and personally prepared for field requirements.
43. What's It Really Like Working for Doctors Without Borders? | Dr Justine Cain
Q: What inspired you to pursue healthcare, and how did your path lead to medicine?
She loved science and law in school, explored government work, then decided to pursue medicine; she emphasizes enjoying the human, team-based aspect of care and viewing medicine as a flexible, evolving journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions About It Takes Heart

What is It Takes Heart about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on human stories from the Australian healthcare scene, weaving together nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, and leaders who share real-world experiences from clinics, hospitals, remote communities, and humanitarian settings. Episodes frequently explore resilience, frontline culture, leadership and workforce wellbeing, patient care beyond the bedside, and the emotional toll and fulfilment found in caring for others. Notable throughlines include rural and remote health challenges, the interplay between system pressures and compassionate care, and how professionals redefine purpose through entrepreneurship, teaching, or advocacy. The show often blends practical career advice with uplifting, sometimes humorous, st... more

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Recent guests on It Takes Heart include:

1. Bek Woodbine
2. Julie Quaid
3. Justine Cain
4. Rachel McLeod
5. Georgie Carroll
6. Troy Parsons
7. Marian Dover
8. Angelique Clark

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